The Secret Lives of Artists
An abstract artist who ran for mayor of New York. A public garden gatekeeper who painted her visions at night. An avant-garde composer who appeared on a game show as a mushroom expert. The Museum of Modern Art brings you a new podcast telling the stories you don’t know about the artists you think you do. Each concise episode explores the secret talents and obsessive pursuits of some of our favorite modern artists. Hosted by content producer Naeem Douglas and featuring special guests, the podcast blends narration, interviews, and archival audio.
Episodes
Episode 2: John Cage
Episode 1: Marcel Duchamp
Marcel Duchamp fundamentally transformed 20th-century art by challenging traditional definitions of creativity and authorship. By introducing "readymades"—everyday objects like urinals and bicycle wheels—Duchamp rejected aesthetic taste and craftsmanship in favor of intellectual engagement. This radical approach mirror...
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